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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE |
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Head of International Office: Dr.Sadegh Salehi Staff: Miss.G. Sadeghi Tel: +981125257689- +981125233180 +989112122854 Fax: +981125233702- +981125232850 Email: Int1_ofic@umz.ac.ir |
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The University of Mazandaran, P.O.Box: 416, Babolsar, I.R. of Iran |
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Why study at the University of Mazandaran Academic Experience ● Established after the Islamic Revolution of Iran (1978) and 2nd oldest university in Northern Iran. ● Long-standing tradition as an ancient main building with an outstanding international reputation for academic excellence. ● Member of the Caspian Region Universities Association. ● Fourteen Faculties in 2005, offering a breath of academic opportunities. ● 16,000 students, including around 3000 postgraduate students. ● Persian, English and Russian languages support when needed throughout your studies.
Value for Money ● Competitive tuition fees. ● Various competitive faculty specific scholarships available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. ● Free health care under the National Health Service, with the exception of prescriptions, opticians, and dentists.
Travel Opportunities ● University of Mazandaran is a few minutes drive from the Caspian Sea and Damavand Volcano (5671m.), parks, and provides easy access to the Alborz highlands. ● Excellent travel (rail, bus and air) links, ensuring the opportunity to easily explore the rest of Iran.
● Wet and Green land, some about 600 km the Caspian Sea coastline of Iran. ● Numerous landscapes, including the famous coastal towns. ● More than 10 parks and gardens. Mazandaran is one of the 30 provinces of Iran which is located in the north of the country. This province enjoys a colorful historic background which extends for many centuries. In the north of the province, there is the Caspian Sea which is the largest lake in the world. However, a large part of the province is taken by the Alborz Range with its magnificent Damavand (5671/m.), leaving only a narrow coastal strip in the west.
At its narrowest and most attractive point, the thickly forested northern slopes of the Alborz roll almost to the sea. Damavand is taken to be the highest mountain in the Eurasia and the west of Himalayas. Damavand was considered in the ancient Avestan texts as the "Center of the Earth". Its reflection in the vast paddy fields of eastern Mazandaran can be seen from almost anywhere. The province of Mazandaran covers an area of 24091 km2 . It has latitude of 35 - 38 47" and a longitude of 5016 - 5610" .The population of the province according to the census, is estimated to be about 2.8 millions.
Mazandaran with its highly fertile land and many food production industries and other natural sources (e.g. Oil & Gas) enjoys a very important position as the food, agriculture and biotechnology basket of the country as well as an industrial roll at home. Almost 90% of its land area is presently under cultivation for rice, wheat, cereals, soy, cotton, tobacco, sugar- beet and numerous other vegetables. Beside dairy and canned food products, the main industrial units of the province are also engaged in the production of textiles, leather, wood and paper. The province enjoys a moderate, semitropical climate with an average temperature of 25 in summer and about 8 in winter. Although snow may fall heavily in the mountains in winter, it rarely falls around sea lines. It is the only province in the north connected to the capital of Iran through the three highways of "Haraz", "Kandovan" and "Firoozkooh" while Sari, Nowshahr and Ramsar airports connect it to the other parts of the country.
It is hoped that all these amenities will provide a pleasant environment for Iranian as well as overseas students and researchers during their stay in the province. The University of Mazandaran, with around 16,000 students in 2007is one of the largest universities in the I.R. of Iran. There are approximately 13000 undergraduate students and 3000 postgraduate students within the fourteen academic faculties (for detailed information please go to: www.umz.ir):
Higher Education in the University of Mazandaran Undergraduate honors degrees in Mazandaran University are usually four years in duration. Students are admitted to the academic faculty where their subject interest is offered. The degrees are structured to ensure a great deal of flexibility in the first two years of study, with students only confirming their major at the end of their second year. (Please note, this does not apply to professional degrees which follow a less flexible curriculum). This is distinct from the Persian system of undergraduate higher education, which is 3 years in duration, and more specialized from the beginning as students are admitted to an academic department rather than faculty. At postgraduate level, Masters degrees throughout the I.R. of Iran are two years in duration, while PhD programs are normally four years in duration. An additional benefit of higher education in the I.R. of Iran is the focus on independent learning and research. This educational culture is reflected in the number of contact hours, which you may find to be slightly lower than your home country, and the expectation that students will be required to spend a significant proportion of their time doing independent study outside the classroom, driven in part by their own academic interests.
a) Undergraduate We accept international qualifications from around the world. If Farsi is not your first language, we normally require that you achieve a Persian score. This may be higher for certain courses. Further details can be found at www.umz.ac.ir
b) Postgraduate We accept international qualifications from around the world and will consider applicants with a good first degree (in certain circumstances this must be subjected specific). If Farsi is not your first language, we would normally require that you achieve a Persian score. This may be higher for certain courses. For further information on our Persian Language Unit see page 8.
How to Apply a) Undergraduate All applications for undergraduate study in Mazandaran University should be made through International Office, a centralized application system, which allows you to apply to up to 14 different faculties on a single application form. Applications can be either made online via ?International Apply? or on a paper-based application form. You can request an application form and find out more information at www.umz.ac.ir.com. Alternatively contact your local Iranian Embassy, or where available, your local representative. Further information on local contacts can be found at www.umz.ac.ir.
b) Postgraduate All applications for our postgraduate courses should be made directly to the University. You can download the application form from www.umz.ac.ir/studying/pg/forms/application.html. Please remember to enclose two academic references and photocopies of your academic transcripts and degree certificates.
Accommodation The University offers an excellent selection of student accommodation and a place is guaranteed for all single full-time first year undergraduate and postgraduate international students studying for a degree. Further information can be found at UMZ international office.
It is important that you arrange funding for both your tuition fees and living costs prior to arriving in the I.R. of Iran. You should contact the Iranian Council Office nearest you and governmental agencies in your home country as a first step for funding advice. In some instances loans given by your own Department of Education or by banks in your own country can be used to fund studies overseas. If you have a query as to your fee status, you can complete our ?Fee Status Application Form Which can be found at: www.umz.ac.ir.
● Competitive Postgraduate Scholarships A number of faculties offer postgraduate scholarships. These are awarded on a competitive basis and the award will differ between faculties. Please visit the website of the faculty you would like to study with to find out more information.
● Guaranteed Tuition Fee Rate Tuition fees for international students are held at the level paid at the time of entry to the University of Mazandaran, to assist in budgeting for degree study.
● Working Part Time As an international student studying full-time for longer than six months, you are permitted to work for up to 10 hours a week during term time, provided it does not state otherwise in your passport. Please note this must not be relied upon as a means to fund your studies . ● Tuition Fees International Student Tuition Fees: 2007-2008 (Table 1).
Table 1: Tuition Fees for Academic Year 2007-2008 (*US Dollar)
*(Total amount in an academic year (2 semesters).
● Cost of Living The University of Mazandaran recommends that you should allow approximately $1500-2000 for a single student per year of study in Mazandaran province of Iran. Please note that the following is only a very rough breakdown of costs per month for a single student in self-catering accommodation. When you arrive at the University you can be sure of a warm welcome and there is a variety of events and services designed to help you settle into your new surroundings. This support continues throughout your studies.
● International Student Adviser Our International Student Adviser, Dr. Karim Soalimani, and Miss Goltaj Sadeghi can provide you with sympathetic, confidential and practical advice on all aspects of living and studying at University of Mazandaran. Further information can be found at: www.umz.ac.ir
● International Student Handbook An International Student Handbook, which contains information on immigration, banking, traveling to Mazandaran and so on will be sent to you in a pack of information as soon as your place at the University is confirmed. This can also be accessed at: www.umz.ac.ir
● International Orientation Our International Student Adviser offers an extensive orientation program designed to introduce you to the city and university, answer questions on welfare, accommodation and academic issues and includes a tour of Maznadaran with an additional optional tour of other tourist destinations in S. Caspian Sea. Further information can be found at: www.umz.ac.ir
Student Facilities Students can enjoy a huge range of facilities on offer at the University from computer access to fantastic sports facilities. ● Student Support: The University has a comprehensive package of services, such as the University Health Service, the Counseling and Advisory Service and the Student Learning Service open to all students to ensure high levels of support throughout your time at the University.
● Computer Access: The University offers a wide range of computing facilities including web-based email and internet access to all matriculated students
Undergraduate Study Abroad and Exchanges The University welcomes students from universities throughout the world to study for a term, semester or full year while also sending Mazandaran students overseas to our many exchange partners.
Persian and English Languages The English and Persian Languages unit offers intensive pre-sessional languages courses for a minimum of 4 weeks or foundation programs which focus primarily on Persian and English languages and study skills.
The List of New Faculties Since
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a) Mazandaran University Staff International recruitment staff travel throughout the world, attending exhibitions, holding student information sessions and interviewing students. b) University Representatives The University currently works with selected Education Consultancies (Agencies) worldwide. If you would like to discuss the opportunities that the University of Mazandaran can offer you with one of our representatives, or if you would like help with the application process, please visit
c) Student / Alumni Ambassadors You can also contact any of our Student / Alumni ambassadors who are all either currently studying at the University or have recently graduated and can provide you with a student perspective on life as a student at Mazandaran. Further information can be found at; www.umz.ac.ir/studying.
Damavand Mt. 5671m., in Mazandaran Province, Iran (photo Dr. K. Solaimani July 2005) IMPORTANT NOTE: The following documents should accompany this application: 1- A copy of official transcripts (in English) 2- Letters of recommendation (at least 2) 3- A copy of the applicant’s passport or identification card. 4- Affidavit of financial support (not required for students on scholarship). 5- Two recent photographs (3 t 4 cm). 6- A summary of your research interests. All applications should be sent to the following address: Office of International Affairs University of Mazandaran, P.O. Box: 416, Babolsar, I. R. of Iran http://www.umz.ac.ir E-mail: Intl_ofic@umz.ac.ir
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